Drivers Attention… Mandatory Winter Tire Use Extended to 5 Months…

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the mandatory winter tire use will begin on November 15th and end on April 15th. Minister Uraloğlu stated, “Thus, we have extended the mandatory winter tire use period from 4 months to 5 months. This will be mandatory for all passenger and cargo vehicles on intercity roads. We also recommend that private vehicle owners install winter tires.”

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the “Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Mandatory Use of Winter Tires” was published in the Official Gazette dated October 4, 2025, and entered into force.

Minister Uraloğlu stated, “We have changed the mandatory winter tire application dates. Due to seasonal conditions, the mandatory requirement, which began on December 1st and ended on April 1st, has been updated to November 15th–April 15th. Thus, we have extended the mandatory winter tire application period from four months to five months.”

Mandatory for All Passenger and Cargo Vehicles

Minister Uraloğlu stated that winter tires increase road grip in temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius, saying, “They are vital in preventing accidents. This requirement will be mandatory for all passenger and cargo vehicles on intercity roads. We also recommend that private vehicle owners install winter tires.”

Minister Uraloğlu noted that winter tire application within provincial borders is determined by the Governorships, adding, “Governorships may extend the winter tire application within provincial borders by one month before and after the period determined by the Ministry. Therefore, it is crucial for our drivers to carefully follow the announcements. Those who do not comply will be fined 5,856 lira.”

“Let’s Travel with Equipment and Gear Suitable for Winter Conditions”

Minister Uraloğlu, providing information on the details of the winter tire application, emphasized that all tires on the axles of trucks, tractors, tankers, and buses; all tires on pickup trucks, minibuses, and cars; and tires that must be replaced while driving must be winter tires. Uraloğlu reminded that studded tires, which can only be used on icy surfaces, also qualify as winter tires, saying, “Having or using skid chains on a vehicle does not eliminate the need for winter tires; however, let’s ensure that our vehicles are equipped with the necessary equipment, such as chains, chocks, and tow ropes. Let’s not forget to travel with equipment and gear suitable for winter conditions.”

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